Minors allowed to go out if accompanied by parents

On Monday, Interior Sec. Eduardo Año said, all minors in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) will be allowed to go out and shop in malls for the coming holidays as long as they are accompanied by their parents.

Para na rin po sa kapaskuhan ay dun sa ipinag-utos natin na pwede ng gradual expansion ng age group para makalabas, ang mga minors, basta accompanied ng mga magulang ay papayagang makalabas at makapunta sa malls,

he said in a televised briefing Monday night.

Ito ay pagtitibayin sa mga ordinansa ng ating mga mayors dun sa lugar ng GCQ,

he added.

Meanwhile, Año stressed the importance of continuing practice of COVID-19 safety protocols and urged the public to celebrate the Christmas season with their immediate families so that minimum health standards can be observed.

Hindi papayagan ang Christmas party, hindi din papayagan ang Christmas caroling, wala pong mass gathering,

he said.

Año said traditional family reunions are considered large gatherings.

Katulad po ng sinabi ni (Health) Sec. Duque, immediate family na lang ang mag-celebrate ng Christmas together,

he said.